33 days in Europe Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Take a break from London with a short trip to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter in Leavesden, about 58 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, and don't miss a visit to Big Ben.

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Vancouver, Canada to London is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Vancouver to London is 8 hours. Expect slightly colder evenings in London when traveling from Vancouver in May, with lows around 9°C. You will have some time to spend on the 6th (Sat) before leaving for Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Change things up with a short trip to Keukenhof in Lisse (about 34 minutes away). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, examine the collection at Anne Frank House, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience, and stroll around Vondelpark.

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Traveling by flight from London to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour. In May in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Berlin is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Reichstag Building, steep yourself in history at East Side Gallery, admire the landmark architecture of Berliner Dom, and pause for some photo ops at The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.

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Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Berlin takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. On the 12th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Colosseum, don't miss a visit to St. Peter's Basilica, admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese, and get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona.

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Fly from Berlin to Rome in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C. On the 16th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a train to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Florence is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John, admire the masterpieces at Pitti Palace, snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, and pause for some photo ops at Campanile di Giotto.

For other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Florence day trip planner.

Take a train from Rome to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Rome in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Florence, with lows of 13°C. On the 19th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

On the 19th (Fri), explore the activities along Canal Grande. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Sat): explore the world behind art at Gallerie dell'Accademia, then see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace, and then admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Venice attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Florence to Venice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Venice are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, admire the masterpieces at Museu Picasso, browse the fresh offerings at La Boqueria, and walk around Ciutadella Park.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Barcelona online tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Venice to Barcelona takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May in Barcelona, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 16°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 25th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Geneva.

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

Geneva is known for sightseeing, nature, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva, get great views at Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre, ponder the world of politics at Palais des Nations, Genève, and ponder the design of The Geneva Water Fountain.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Geneva driving holiday planning website.

Fly from Barcelona to Geneva in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Barcelona in May: high temperatures in Geneva hover around 22°C and lows are around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

When in Paris, make a side trip to see Palace of Versailles in Versailles, approximately Versailles away. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Eiffel Tower, admire the natural beauty at Luxembourg Gardens, admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle, and explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum.

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Getting from Geneva to Paris by train takes about 4 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In May, daytime highs in Paris are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to catch the train to London.

For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the London trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by train from Paris to London takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. While traveling from Paris, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in London, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 13°C. You'll set off for home on the 1st (Thu).